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IntroductionIntroduction

Welcome to a presentation of the Welcome to a presentation of the many aspects of the City of many aspects of the City of Plantation. The following slides will Plantation. The following slides will cover the area’s history, cover the area’s history, government, education, community, government, education, community, and more. and more.

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HistoryHistory

Plantation’s Early HistoryPlantation’s Early History In 1906, the Army Corp of Engineers attempted to drain the In 1906, the Army Corp of Engineers attempted to drain the

Everglades and the New River. During this period, many large Everglades and the New River. During this period, many large land sales occurred and residents were moving into the area. land sales occurred and residents were moving into the area. In 1911, a drainage district out of Lake Okeechobee and the In 1911, a drainage district out of Lake Okeechobee and the Florida Everglades was completed in what would become Florida Everglades was completed in what would become Plantation. Plantation.

Even through the 1920s, Broward CountyEven through the 1920s, Broward Countyremained a frontier with little developmentremained a frontier with little developmentand infrastructure other than the Floridaand infrastructure other than the FloridaEast Coast Railway and Dixie Highway, East Coast Railway and Dixie Highway, which was barely two lanes. As the decadewhich was barely two lanes. As the decadecontinued, so did the project to drain thecontinued, so did the project to drain theEverglades and to create a canal system. Everglades and to create a canal system. These projects led to a 'land boom' in South Florida. These projects led to a 'land boom' in South Florida.

In 1941, Frederick C. Peters took advantage of the cheap land In 1941, Frederick C. Peters took advantage of the cheap land and bought 10,000 acres for $250,000. The area was and bought 10,000 acres for $250,000. The area was practically undeveloped. Although the City of Plantation was practically undeveloped. Although the City of Plantation was not even a conception yet, the area was nicknamed Plantation not even a conception yet, the area was nicknamed Plantation because many large tracts of land were purchased by city because many large tracts of land were purchased by city dwellers, who called them "plantations". dwellers, who called them "plantations".

Plantation’s Early History, Plantation’s Early History, continuedcontinued

With a population of less than 500 and a budget of $1,288, With a population of less than 500 and a budget of $1,288, the City of Plantation was born on April 30, 1953. The first the City of Plantation was born on April 30, 1953. The first Council Meeting was held on May 11, 1953 in an old feed Council Meeting was held on May 11, 1953 in an old feed warehouse near the intersection of East Acre Drive and warehouse near the intersection of East Acre Drive and Broward Boulevard. This site would be later used for the Broward Boulevard. This site would be later used for the construction of the first City Hall, Fire Station and Police construction of the first City Hall, Fire Station and Police Department. Ellsworth D. Gage was the first Mayor of the Department. Ellsworth D. Gage was the first Mayor of the City. City.

It was decided that local elections elections It was decided that local elections elections would be held on odd years; so that would be held on odd years; so that National, State and County elections are not National, State and County elections are not in conflict. In the beginning, the elected in conflict. In the beginning, the elected officials did not have a salary. officials did not have a salary.

In 1949, the Plantation Homeowner's Association was formed In 1949, the Plantation Homeowner's Association was formed by Dr. Abram Hoffman. They were considered the unofficial by Dr. Abram Hoffman. They were considered the unofficial government of Plantation and lived and led by their motto, government of Plantation and lived and led by their motto, "Unity-Vigilance-Security"."Unity-Vigilance-Security".

Growth of a CityGrowth of a City Plantation came into existence a suburb of Ft. Plantation came into existence a suburb of Ft.

Lauderdale. In 1955, the Police Department was Lauderdale. In 1955, the Police Department was organized because the City Council wanted to provide organized because the City Council wanted to provide professional protection for residents. The City Council professional protection for residents. The City Council hired Henry C. Donath at an annual salary of $4,200 to hired Henry C. Donath at an annual salary of $4,200 to work 8-hour shifts and to be on call 24-hours a day. One work 8-hour shifts and to be on call 24-hours a day. One year later, a second policeman was hired onto the force. year later, a second policeman was hired onto the force. In 1957, the Plantation Volunteer Fire Department was In 1957, the Plantation Volunteer Fire Department was founded by residents.founded by residents.

In 1956, the budget grew to $34,000 and the elected In 1956, the budget grew to $34,000 and the elected officials still were not paid. The city did not have any officials still were not paid. The city did not have any schools, so children were bussed to nearby Fort schools, so children were bussed to nearby Fort Lauderdale. In the Late 1950's the Florida Turnpike Lauderdale. In the Late 1950's the Florida Turnpike was opened. Mailing addresses changed from Fort was opened. Mailing addresses changed from Fort Lauderdale to Plantation around 1958. Lauderdale to Plantation around 1958.

Growth of a City, continuedGrowth of a City, continued

In the 1970s, Central Park and Deicke Auditorium In the 1970s, Central Park and Deicke Auditorium were built, and Plantation had around 25,000 were built, and Plantation had around 25,000 people. At the time, the city stretched from one people. At the time, the city stretched from one block east of State Road 7 to Flamingo Road, a block east of State Road 7 to Flamingo Road, a distance of about seven milesdistance of about seven milesand from north of Sunrise and from north of Sunrise Boulevard south to North Boulevard south to North New River Canal. The city New River Canal. The city continued to grow through thecontinued to grow through the 60s and 70s, but the population 60s and 70s, but the populationreally exploded in the 80s and really exploded in the 80s and 90s. By 1982, the population had grown to 50,000 90s. By 1982, the population had grown to 50,000 and the budget was $64 million dollars. Plantation and the budget was $64 million dollars. Plantation continues to flourish as a city in its own right. continues to flourish as a city in its own right.

GovernmentGovernment

Plantation Plantation GovernmentGovernment

Mission Statement

Our goal is to provide high quality, timely service to the Mayor, City Council, City staff, the general public and other agencies. We

strive to give our citizens open access to government and to provide quick and accurate documentation and information in a

friendly and helpful manner.

Mayor Rae Carol Armstrong

Rae Carole Armstrong was elected Mayor in 1999, and

recently ran unopposed for her second term in office. Before assuming her role as Mayor,

Rae Carole Armstrong was the first female City Council

Member, and held that position for 16 years. During that time, she promoted and supported

the local athletic leagues, street tree and community landscape

programs, neighborhood enhancement, educational

partnerships and other important community projects.

Mayor Rae Carole Armstrong and City CouncilL to R: Bruce Edwards, Sharon Uria, Mayor Armstrong, Diane Veltri Bendekovic, Dr. Robert Levy, Jerry Fadgen

The Plantation City Council consists of five members who are elected at-large.

The Council is responsible for promulgating policies and ordinances. They are

also responsible for approving major projects,

zoning issues and the City's $100 million budget. The Council structure has a

President, a Pro Tem, an honorary Treasurer and two

Council Members.

Thanks to investment and beautification grants, the eastern

business district, Plantation Gateway, is quickly becoming one of South Florida’s most desirable

locations for redevelopment. Professional and medical office

space, restaurants and retail businesses can all be found within

six planned sub-districts.New residential projects include Lennar’s Park Place, a townhome community

within Plantation Gateway, and Lakeside Village at Plantation, our first mixed use project in Plantation

Midtown.

EducationEducation

Public Schools of Public Schools of PlantationPlantation In Plantation, there are a total of 10 In Plantation, there are a total of 10

public schools. Listed are some of public schools. Listed are some of their student populations and years their student populations and years of establishment.of establishment. Elementary:Elementary:

Central Park – 1215 students; Central Park – 1215 students; 19891989Mirror Lake – 852 students; Mirror Lake – 852 students; 19831983Peters – 877 students; 1958Peters – 877 students; 1958PlantationPlantationPlantation ParkPlantation ParkTropicalTropical

Middle:Middle:Plantation – 1398 students; 1970Plantation – 1398 students; 1970SeminoleSeminole

High:High:Plantation – 3040 students; 1963Plantation – 3040 students; 1963South Plantation – 2398; 1972South Plantation – 2398; 1972

All of these schools are part of the All of these schools are part of the Broward County school system, and Broward County school system, and must abide to the county’s must abide to the county’s ordnances and regulations.ordnances and regulations.

There are no public colleges in the There are no public colleges in the city of Plantation. city of Plantation.

School Boundary SystemSchool Boundary System Since the 10 public schools of Since the 10 public schools of

Plantation are part of the Broward Plantation are part of the Broward County school system, their County school system, their student enrollment must be based student enrollment must be based on a boundary system.on a boundary system.

The boundary system files The boundary system files students into certain schools students into certain schools based on the location of their based on the location of their home.home. Since there are so many more Since there are so many more

elementary schools than any elementary schools than any other level, these schools other level, these schools feature smaller boundaries.feature smaller boundaries.

Plantation schools can feature Plantation schools can feature boundaries that extend outside boundaries that extend outside of the city’s boundaries.of the city’s boundaries.

Boundaries are a highly debated Boundaries are a highly debated subject in the Broward County subject in the Broward County school system, because they must school system, because they must balance the student population of balance the student population of schools not only in terms of school schools not only in terms of school capacity, but students’ ethical capacity, but students’ ethical backgrounds as well.backgrounds as well.

Elementary school boundary

High school boundary

Plantation Private Plantation Private SchoolsSchools

There are approximately 14 private There are approximately 14 private schools in Plantation:schools in Plantation:

Alpha AcademyAlpha Academy American Heritage AcademyAmerican Heritage Academy Andover AcademyAndover Academy The Blake SchoolThe Blake School Broward Christian SchoolBroward Christian School Developmental Pre-School & Developmental Pre-School &

KindergartenKindergarten Jacaranda SchoolJacaranda School Laser Christian AcademyLaser Christian Academy Neighborhood KidsNeighborhood Kids Our Savior LutheranOur Savior Lutheran Plantation Christian SchoolPlantation Christian School Plantation United MethodistPlantation United Methodist Ramat Shalom Nursery SchoolRamat Shalom Nursery School Seventh Day Adventists Christian Seventh Day Adventists Christian

SchoolSchool These schools do not have to These schools do not have to

abide to the regulations and abide to the regulations and standards of the Broward County standards of the Broward County school system.school system.

Plantation LibrariesPlantation Libraries

Helen B. Hoffman West Helen B. Hoffman West RegionalRegional

501 North Fig Tree Lane 8601 West 501 North Fig Tree Lane 8601 West Broward Blvd. Broward Blvd.

Plantation, Florida 33317 Plantation, FL Plantation, Florida 33317 Plantation, FL 3332433324

-Established in the 1950’s -Opened in 1983-Established in the 1950’s -Opened in 1983

-Major Contributors are-Major Contributors are

Bill and Melinda GatesBill and Melinda Gates

BusinessBusiness

Income -Plantation's residents are Income -Plantation's residents are relatively affluent with a median relatively affluent with a median household income of $44,090 in 1994 household income of $44,090 in 1994 and $46,289 in 1998. In 1998, the and $46,289 in 1998. In 1998, the national median household income was national median household income was $38,135. A Plantation household earns $38,135. A Plantation household earns $8,154 more than the median American $8,154 more than the median American household. household.

Labor - In 1998 Plantation had a labor Labor - In 1998 Plantation had a labor force of 45,198 men and women and force of 45,198 men and women and 1,598 unemployed persons.1,598 unemployed persons.

Plantation EconomyPlantation Economy

Plantation IndustriesPlantation Industries

Major Private Employers (with more than 200 Major Private Employers (with more than 200 employees)employees)

American Express - 4,500American Express - 4,500Motorola - 3,500Motorola - 3,500

Florida Power and Light - 1,900Florida Power and Light - 1,900Kemper National Services - 1,200Kemper National Services - 1,200Plantation General Hospital - 827Plantation General Hospital - 827

Westside Regional Medical Center - 821Westside Regional Medical Center - 821InPhyNet Medical Management - 800InPhyNet Medical Management - 800

Sears - 430Sears - 430J.C.: Penny - 425J.C.: Penny - 425

Cigna Dental Health - 300Cigna Dental Health - 300Burdines - 300Burdines - 300Dillards - 215Dillards - 215

The Travelers Insurance Company -200The Travelers Insurance Company -200

Population and Population and LeisureLeisure

Population TimelinePopulation Timeline 1947- The first homes are built 1947- The first homes are built

in Plantation by Chauncey Clark. Property was valued at in Plantation by Chauncey Clark. Property was valued at $200 an acre.$200 an acre.

1948- There are 12 homes in Plantation.  The population is 1948- There are 12 homes in Plantation.  The population is 36.36.

                - The first baby is born in Plantation: Gene Carter.- The first baby is born in Plantation: Gene Carter. 1949- The number of homes reaches 40.1949- The number of homes reaches 40.                - The Plantation Homeowners organization is founded.- The Plantation Homeowners organization is founded. 1950- The city's population reaches 200.1950- The city's population reaches 200. 1958- The city's population reaches 1,600.1958- The city's population reaches 1,600. 1965- Plantation's population reaches 6,500.1965- Plantation's population reaches 6,500. 1970- Population booms to 23,000 people.1970- Population booms to 23,000 people. 1975- Population reaches 40,200.1975- Population reaches 40,200. 1982- The city's population reaches 50,000 and the city 1982- The city's population reaches 50,000 and the city

budget reaches $12 million.budget reaches $12 million. 2000- The population reaches 84,000 people.2000- The population reaches 84,000 people.

Population, continuedPopulation, continued

General Florida population information:

Activities for KidsActivities for Kids Playgrounds -- These parks in Plantation offer Playgrounds -- These parks in Plantation offer

playground facilities: Central Park, Deicke Park, playground facilities: Central Park, Deicke Park, Jim Ward Community Center, Pop Travers Field, Jim Ward Community Center, Pop Travers Field, Seminole Park, Sunset Park at Jacaranda, Seminole Park, Sunset Park at Jacaranda, Volunteer Park, Liberty Tree Park., Fig Tree Volunteer Park, Liberty Tree Park., Fig Tree Park.Park.

In addition, Plantation also offers many seasonal activities just for kids:--Daddy Daughter Sock Hop: Friday, July 29th 6:30-9:30 at Volunteer Park--Free Children’s Carnival: 4th of July, 5:30-8:30 pm at Central Park.--Library Storytimes at Helen B. Hoffman Library: June 6-July 26.

BarsBars Plantation offers a variety of clubhouses Plantation offers a variety of clubhouses

and bars for those who enjoy the night and bars for those who enjoy the night life.life.

-Plantation Place Clubhouse -- 6750 Cypress Rd -Plantation Place Clubhouse -- 6750 Cypress Rd Plantation, FL 33317Plantation, FL 33317

-Pat’s Macabi Cigar Bar -- 801 S University Dr -Pat’s Macabi Cigar Bar -- 801 S University Dr Plantation, FL 33324Plantation, FL 33324

-Hops Restaurant Bar & Brewery -- 8285 W Sunrise Blvd -Hops Restaurant Bar & Brewery -- 8285 W Sunrise Blvd Plantation, FL 33322Plantation, FL 33322

OrganizationsOrganizations Plantation Athletic League – PAL is aPlantation Athletic League – PAL is a

volunteer athletic program that providesvolunteer athletic program that providesfor the youth of the city of Plantation,for the youth of the city of Plantation,Florida. It uses city parks, athletic fieldsFlorida. It uses city parks, athletic fieldsand facilities for games, tournamentsand facilities for games, tournamentsand practices.and practices.

Kiwanis Club – With meetings taking place at Kiwanis Club – With meetings taking place at the Jacaranda Country Club, this branch of the Jacaranda Country Club, this branch of the Kiwanis International is quite active. the Kiwanis International is quite active. Like other branches, their main goal is to Like other branches, their main goal is to “serve the children of the world,” and they “serve the children of the world,” and they sponsor extracurricular clubs at schools sponsor extracurricular clubs at schools around the city, like our Key Club here at around the city, like our Key Club here at Plantation High.Plantation High.

City ParksCity Parks Central Park – Located along Central Park Central Park – Located along Central Park

Drive, this park has facilities for baseball, Drive, this park has facilities for baseball, soccer, football, tennis and track. It also soccer, football, tennis and track. It also has a pool and a lake, and is used in many has a pool and a lake, and is used in many PAL sponsored activities.PAL sponsored activities.

Deicke Park – Located within the depths Deicke Park – Located within the depths of the Fountain Springs development,of the Fountain Springs development,this smaller park is still a greatthis smaller park is still a greatone for leisure. It has a one for leisure. It has a volleyball net, a basketballvolleyball net, a basketballcourt, and a large playground.court, and a large playground.

RestaurantsRestaurants Cheesecake Factory- The Cheesecake Factory is a unique, upscale Cheesecake Factory- The Cheesecake Factory is a unique, upscale

casual dining restaurant offering more than 200 menu selections casual dining restaurant offering more than 200 menu selections including Appetizers, Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, Steaks, Salads, including Appetizers, Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, Steaks, Salads, Sandwiches, and more. The menu also features specialty dishes like Sandwiches, and more. The menu also features specialty dishes like Chicken Madeira, Miso Salmon, Cajun Jambalaya Pasta, and The Chicken Madeira, Miso Salmon, Cajun Jambalaya Pasta, and The Factory Burger. Famous for the 50 delicious cheesecakes and Factory Burger. Famous for the 50 delicious cheesecakes and desserts.desserts.

Outback Steakhouse- An Australian Outback Steakhouse- An Australian steakhouse open for dinner only.steakhouse open for dinner only.Although beef and steak items Although beef and steak items make up a good portion of the menu, make up a good portion of the menu, the concept offers a variety of chicken,the concept offers a variety of chicken,ribs, seafood, and pasta dishes.ribs, seafood, and pasta dishes.

Red Lobster- “Whether your family comes together over a big plate Red Lobster- “Whether your family comes together over a big plate of succulent crab legs, you celebrate life's special moments by of succulent crab legs, you celebrate life's special moments by dipping into Lobster Fondue or you mark your calendar for dipping into Lobster Fondue or you mark your calendar for Lobsterfest year after year, Red Lobster is undoubtedly where Lobsterfest year after year, Red Lobster is undoubtedly where America goes for great tasting seafood.” – and it can be where the America goes for great tasting seafood.” – and it can be where the Plantationite goes as well!Plantationite goes as well!

Other Other InformationInformation

Plantation Fire Plantation Fire DepartmentDepartment

* Plantation Fire Dept. is a Combination department. This means that part of the department is made up of career employees, and the other part volunteer. * With more than 250 members, PFD is the largest single volunteer fire department in the State of Florida. * The Department is made up of five major divisions. They are Suppression, Rescue, Prevention, Mechanics and Administration.

Chief Robert S. Pudney

Plantation Fire Plantation Fire DepartmentDepartment

PFD operates six fire stations, with multiple fire trucks in PFD operates six fire stations, with multiple fire trucks in each station. each station.

The Plantation Volunteer Fire Fighter Association was established in 1957.

Qualifications for Fire Fighters1. Be 18 years of age2. Be a high school graduate or possess (G-E-D)3. Must have or be eligible for a Florida Driver's license and possess a safe driving record4. Weight must be in proportion to height 5. Vision must be 20/20 or corrected6. Must be in good health as determined by a physician7. Be of good character and reputation8. Must not have been convicted of any felony or serious misdemeanor9. Must past a test for illegal drugs10. Live within 2.5 miles of Plantation corporate limits

Law EnforcementLaw Enforcement Over 344 employeesOver 344 employees Operating budget of Operating budget of

25 million dollars25 million dollars Dual accreditations; Dual accreditations;

Commission on Law Commission on Law Enforcement Enforcement Agencies and Florida Agencies and Florida Commission on Law Commission on Law EnforcementEnforcement

Larry L. Massey Jr.

Law EnforcementLaw Enforcement The Vice, Intelligence and Narcotics Division is The Vice, Intelligence and Narcotics Division is

responsible for the investigation of all narcotics responsible for the investigation of all narcotics and vice related activity and vice related activity

Crime Prevention Programs include: N.E.T. Crime Prevention Programs include: N.E.T. (Neighborhood Enhancement Team), (Neighborhood Enhancement Team), Neighborhood Watch Program, Operation Neighborhood Watch Program, Operation Identification Program, Trespass Program Identification Program, Trespass Program

The Investigations Division prepares cases to be The Investigations Division prepares cases to be presented to the District Attorney and includes two presented to the District Attorney and includes two major crime teams that work specific cases,  major crime teams that work specific cases,  including homicides, robberies, burglaries and including homicides, robberies, burglaries and aggravated batteries. aggravated batteries.

The EndThe End

Thank you for your interest in the Thank you for your interest in the wonderful city of Plantation, where wonderful city of Plantation, where the grass is greener!the grass is greener!